— Shell Global Solutions and BetzDearborn have agreed to cooperate in selling technology and services in water-treatment and water-related process systems to the European hydrocarbon processing industry.

A new one-stop-shop will help customers to cut their Total Cost of Ownership. It combines Shell Global Solutions’ engineering and operational experience in the hydrocarbon processing industry, with BetzDearborn’s advanced treatment programmes for water, wastewater and process systems.

Customers will have access to unique solutions for optimising the performance of membrane separation systems, boilers, cooling water systems, effluent and sludge treatment plants and the complete range of water-related processes in the hydrocarbon industry.

"We are looking forward to working with a leader in the speciality chemicals and services business," said Lex Holst, Vice President of Shell Global Solutions. "The local presence of BetzDearborn will help us to expand our reach and the implementation of our global solutions."

Jan Willemse, Vice President, BetzDearborn-Europe, added, "Shell Global Solutions brings a wealth of engineering and operational knowledge and expertise. Its specialised resources will give us a significant advantage in reducing our customers’ Total Cost of Ownership, while ensuring that we will stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace."

BetzDearborn, a division of Hercules Incorporated, is one of the world’s top suppliers of engineered speciality chemical treatment programmes for water and process systems. The company has production plants strategically located worldwide and a global network of field engineers whose superior technology and value-added services help customers to reduce operating costs and meet environmental objectives.

Shell Global Solutions is a network of six independent technology companies of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group, with a professional staff of more than 1500. They provide technical services to refineries, gas and chemical plants, hydrocarbon distribution companies and oil exploration and production facilities worldwide, as well as to other industrial customers. Customers have access to technology and best practices developed over the past 50 for increasing margins, yields and efficiencies, while lowering cost structures. They are also offered specific technical services and technology licensing.

Contact:Kristin Jacobs